Pla Daek Thai Esan Food Menu
Welcome to Pla Daek Thai Esan Food, a vibrant culinary haven located at 4133 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA. This Thai gem specializes in the rich flavors of Northeastern Thailand, offering an extensive menu that caters to various palates, including vegan and vegetarian options.
Highlights of the menu feature an array of aromatic curries, such as the fragrant Green Curry and the savory Red Curry. Customers rave about the fluffy Crab Fried Rice and the crispy, savory Khao Soi—each dish crafted for sharing and enjoyment. Pair your meal with refreshing drinks like Lychee Dragonfruit Lemonade or a classic Thai Iced Tea.
With outdoor seating available for dog lovers and a cozy atmosphere perfect for groups, Pla Daek promises not just a meal, but an inviting experience. Whether for lunch or dinner, come discover the aromatic flavors and delightful ambiance!
Special
Red Snapper Mango Salad
Crispy red snapper, mango, cherry tomato, cilantro, red onion and cashew nuts.
Cha-Cha-Cha
Sizzling seafood stir-fry with house chili sauce, peppercorn, ginger root, kaffir lime leaf and jasmine rice
Mango Duck
Crispy maple duck breast , mango , cherry tomato , basil.
Pla Rad Prik
Crispy branzino, chili garlic sauce, pineapple and Thai basil.
Gang Nuer
Slow-cooked beef short rib, sweet potato, purple jam and carrot with peanut curry sauce.
Crab Fride Rice
Lumps of crab with fried rice, scrambled egg, tomato, chili garlic lime sauce.
Pla Daek Gai Tod
Mok Pla
Steamed salmon Esan style wrapped in banana leaves.
Ka Moo
5 spice pork leg stew, hard boiled egg, pickled mustard green, steamed Chinese broccoli.
Garilc Lamb
Grilled rack of lamb, onion green bean, mushroom with crispy garlic peper sauce.
Pla Sam Jaew
Steamed red snapper, 3 dipping chilli sauces and steamed seasonal veggies.
Mok Salmon
Steamed salmon Esan style wrapped in banana leaves
Gang Om Esan
Chicken thighs, dill, Thai eggplant, long bean, enoki mushroom in an aromatic broth
Gang Nor Mai Bai Yanang
Bamboo shoot, mushroom, pork ribs and seasonal Thai herbs
Mok Nor Mai
Steamed young bamboo with pork belly
Spicy catfish
Beef loc lac
24hrs cooked beef short rib with black pepper sauce ,pepper corn , lime leaves served with jasmine rice
Fresh Roll
Carrots, avocado, romaine lettuce, cucumber, jicama, tofu, cilantro, mint and vermicelli wrapped in rice noodle served with peanut sauce
Veggies Fried Spring Roll (5pcs.)
Mixed vegetable spring roll with sweet and sour sauce and crispy leek on top.
Shrimp Cake
House favorite bread crumbs shrimp, pepper, sesame oil, house pickle and plum sauce.
Chicken Wings (6pcs.)
Fried chicken wings with Thai kimchi and tamarind reduction sauce.
Crispy Calamari
Fried calamari served with house pickle and garlic aioli sauce.
Roti Dip
Homemade fresh roti with yellow curry dip.
Fried Tofu
Deep fried tofu served with peanut sweet and sour sauce.
Lao Sausage
Homemade pork sausage, kaffir lime, peanut and fried chili.
Esan Sausage
Deep-fried sour pork sausage served with cabbage, fresh chilli, peanut and ginger.
Kor Moo Tod
Deep fried pork neck with rice powder served with spicy chilli Jaew sauce
Nham Kra Dook Moo
Homemade deep-fried sour pork spare ribs served with Jaew Mak Len sauce
Crispy rice salad tofu
Appetizer
Soup
Tom Yum
Hot & sour soup broth, tomato, white mushroom, onions, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.
Tom Kha
Coconut milk soup, tomato, white mushroom, onions, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.
Tom Saap Moo
Baby back ribs in chili-lime broth with galangal, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass and mushroom
Tom Gai Kamin Bai Ma Kham
Chicken soup with fresh turmeric, tamarind leaves, and tomato.
Som Tum Thai
Green papaya, tomato, green bean peanut, dry shrimp, garlic and Thai birds eye chilli.
Pork LarbThai Style
Ground pork, onion, toasted rice powder, green salad with fresh lime juice.
Corn Salad & Tiger Prawn
Sweet corn, cherry tomato, green bean, fresh lime and garlic.
Avocado Salad
Avocado, cherry tomato, green bean, mixed green salad in chili lime dressing.
Chicken Peanut Salad
Shredded chicken, mixed green salad, cucumber and peanut sauce.
Tum Pla Daek
Green papaya, salt crab, fermented fish, tomato, green bean, garlic and Thai chili.
Larb Duck Esan Style
Duck with dry chili, roasted rice powder, onions, cilantro and romaine lettuce.
Kao Naem Tod
Crispy rice salad with sour pork sausage, lettuce, peanut and fried chili
Larb Pork Esan Style
Ground pork, pork liver, pork skin, dry chili, roasted rice powder, onions, cilantro, lime and spicy chili
Chili Salad
Curry
Yellow Curry
Carrot, potato, yellow onions.
Green Curry
Green bean, eggplant, bamboo, bell peppers and basil.
Red Curry
Pumpkin, bell peppers and basil.
Pad Thai
Rice noodle, chives, beansprout, egg, crushed peanut, tamarind reduction sauce.
Thai Fried Rice
Wok-fried jasmine rice, egg, tomato, yellow onion, green onion, garlic.
Beef Short Ribs Noodle Soup
House favorite slow cooked beef short ribs, rice noodle, bean sprout, bok choy and celery.
Khao Soi Chicken
Chiang Mai style curry, bone-in chicken thigh, egg noodle, pickle mustard, dry chilli and red onion.
Kee Mao
Spicy thick rice noodle, jalapeno, yellow onion, bell pepper, green bean, and basil.
Pineapple fried rice
Jasmine rice stir fried with prawn and chicken ,garlic,curry powder ,cashew nut,pineapple
Rice & Noodle
Side Dishes
Pad Tua
Stir-fried organic green beans with ginger garlic chili sauce.
Pra Ram
Steamed mixed vegetables with red curry peanut sauce.
Pad Pak
Stir fried mixed vegetables and tofu in garlic soy sauce.
Eggplant Basil
Stir-fried eggplant in spicy chilli garlic basil sauce.
Spicy Basil
Stir fried garlic, birds eye chili, Thai basil, onion, green beans and carrots with tofu.
Ka Na
Stir fried mixed Chinese broccoli with garlic soy sauce.
Tofu pad cha
House favorited tofu stir fired with chili sauce ,long bean ,young peppers corn
Jasmine Rice
Coconut Rice
Steamed Veggies
Cucumber Salad
Brown Rice
Sticky Rice
Peanut Sauce
Side Order
Dessert
Mango Sticky Rice
Roti Ice Cream
Fried homemade roti with coconut ice cream
Lava Cake
Chocolate cake, coconut ice- cream.
I-TimTod
Fried thai tea ice-cream with mango puree whipped cream.
Coconut Bomb
Thai Iced Tea
Thai Iced Coffee
Coconut Matcha
Coconut Anchan
Fresh young coconut with butterfly pea.
